Arsenal News Archives: 03/2023

Bukayo Saka says his personal sporting ambition is to win the Premier League and the Champions League, after tasting trophy success with the FA Cup.

I don’t suppose we Arsenal fans are, by any means, the only set of fans who feel like our team have been put on this planet for the sole purpose of being extremely hazardous for our health. However, it is our team, our beloved, brilliant team who have scored three last minute winners in the last six weeks.

Gabriel Martinelli insists he doesn’t mind where Mikel Arteta plays him, he just wants to do what he can to help the team.

Reiss Nelson made the Premier League Team of the Week following his goal and assist against Bournemouth at the weekend.

Mikel Arteta sought out Fabio Vieira’s knowledge of Sporting CP ahead of their Europa League round of 16 match, due to Vieira’s experience playing against them in the Primeira Liga for Porto and his knowledge of their squad through international under-21 games.

Tuesday’s match against West Bromwich Albion was an important one for Arsenal loanee Omar Rekik, as he completed 90 minutes for the first time this campaign.

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Month award for February, after another strong run of games.

Arsenal have added three academy players to their Europa League squad ahead of the knockout stages, as Mikel Arteta’s side prepare to travel to Lisbon.

Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal u18s are set to face Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in the FA Youth Cup semi-final.

Bernd Leno thinks he’s worth more than Arsenal sold him for, but he has no hard feelings towards his former club.

Arsenal haven’t ruled out the possibility of Gabriel Jesus travelling to Lisbon for the Europa League last-16 first leg on Thursday, but it’s currently unlikely.

Arsenal have started negotiations with Reiss Nelson over a new contract, following his crucial match-winning goal against Bournemouth, and the winger is keen to sign on.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says leagues will be monitored to ensure they’re adding on time correctly next season.

Arsenal loanee Mika Biereth made his return to the pitch for RKC Waalwijk as a substitute against PSV Eindhoven on Sunday, after over a month out.

Arsenal are expected to be without Leandro Trossard and Eddie Nketiah against Sporting CP on Thursday, but early assessments on Trossard have been positive.

January signing Jakub Kiwior says he’s waiting patiently for an opportunity, and he knows Arsenal are willing to give chances to young players.

The Football Association are investigating Arsenal’s celebrations after Reiss Nelson scored a late winner against Bournemouth in their recent Premier League match.

If you complain about VAR when Arsenal lose, then you’re just being bitter and if you do it when they win, well, what are you moaning about, you won didn’t you? So just when, exactly, are Arsenal fans allowed to complain about things that have a very real impact on the scoreline?

Chuba Akpom made a bit of Middlesbrough history on Saturday, becoming their first player to score 20 goals in a season since the turn of the millennium.

Reiss Nelson may have provided a vital goal and assist for Arsenal on Saturday, but his long-term future remains up in the air.